Constructed from carbon fibre, a material commonly used in aviation, this longboard puts the lightweight technology to use on terra firma (although certainly not with the aim of keeping your feet firmly on the ground). The Gridboard, rather unsurprisingly, is designed in a grid pattern, with the desire to cut down every ounce resulting in an elegantly simple symmetry to the deck. The team from Germany are looking to raise €20,000 (£14,380) on Indiegogo with backers offered the choice of two different wheeled boards depending on whether they want to cruise or freestyle.

Prices for the ready-to-ride models start at €389 (£280) and are expected to roll up on doorsteps next month.

First came the GoSun Stove. Now cometh the grill. A bigger and better solar cooker for sizzling dinner-party sized dishes, the GoSun Grill could be the answer for those who want the outdoor experience without cooking on coals. It uses reflectors to focus light on to a central, insulated tube, within which temperatures can reach an astonishing 290C. Prices start at $349 (£234) on Kickstarter, but for an extra $100 it will come fitted with a rechargeable thermal battery allowing you to cook at night. And worry not Brits, there’s no need to bring the BBQ out of hibernation – the grill even works in cloudy weather.

As far as water sports are concerned, standup paddle-boarding is not how any self-respecting – and infinitely lazy – gadget fiend would take to the water. Until now. Enter the SipaBoard. By pledging $1,290 (£865) to the Slovenian-based company on Kickstarter, you can get your mitts on a blow-up paddle-board that boasts an electric pump, which after inflating the board, slots into the base and works as a jet propulsion system. The motor is wirelessly controlled by the paddle, which not only controls the speed, but switches the motor off when it is submerged(aka when you fall off). But take care. The battery only lasts three hours, so plan carefully – you don’t want to be up a creek with just a paddle.

With German engineering having cracked the motorcar, it has made the natural step into indoor greenhouses. DasEgg houses your most beloved shrubbery within an egg-shaped micro-environment. No longer must you leave the neighbours on watering duty while you’re away – now you can remotely water your home’s greenery using your smartphone, while an inbuilt HD camera allows you to check in on which plant is best in bloom. Featuring temperature and humidity sensors along with an airflow system and filter, it’s likely the plants will be living in more comfort than you. But at $1,280 (£858) on Indiegogo, this life of leafy luxury isn’t cheap.

Not even your takeaway is free from the reignited Star Wars fandom. Ahead of the big-screen arrival of Episode VII in December, Lucasfilm Ltd have given the green light to illuminated “chop sabers” allowing you to dine like a Jedi. Available on Firebox for £12.99, these gimmicky eating utensils come in either Darth red or Luke blue. Will you succumb to the dark side? Once you’ve mastered their use, the challenge then becomes trying to continue making the unmistakable sound effects with a face full of noodles.

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